Contractor Program Security Officer

InvestedintheMission; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust 401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Incentive plan based on contribution

Job summary

Vantor seeks a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead security for classified programs in Colorado. You will partner with government customers, program leadership, and corporate security to ensure regulatory compliance and mission success.

The ideal candidate holds TS with SCI eligibility, 5+ years in program security or a related field, and experience with NISPOM, ICDs, and CFRs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as is a proactive, risk-based approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years in security for classified programs or a Master's with 3+ years
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; CI polygraph possible
• Knowledge of ICDs, NISPOM, CFRs, and DoD directives
• Experience administering SCI programs, personnel security, and visitor management
• Strong written and verbal communication across organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Administer security for assigned classified programs per NISPOM, ICDs and customer directives
• Oversee protection, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information
• Maintain secure facilities and SCIF operations; manage visitor control and access
• Develop security trainings and briefings for cleared personnel
• Coordinate with FSOs, program managers, and government customers on security requirements
• Prepare security documentation and records; support security incidents and inspections

Skills

Security coordination

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in security or related field

Master's degree in security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO). In this role, you will serve as the primary security authority supporting one or more classified customer programs. You will partner closely with program leadership, government customers, and corporate security to implement security requirements, manage program risk, and enable mission success. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented security professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and effectively balances regulatory compliance with operational excellence. This role directly supports our commitment to protecting customer missions while enabling business growth and execution aligned with Vantor's strategic priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer all aspects of security for assigned classified programs in accordance with the NISPOM, ICDs, customer directives, and corporate security policies.
• Oversee the protection, accountability, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and accountable material.
• Establish and maintain secure facilities and workspaces, including supporting SCIF operations, visitor control, secure storage, and physical security requirements.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain security education, awareness, and program-specific security briefings for cleared personnel.
• Partner with government customers, Facility Security Officers (FSOs), Program Managers, Information System Security personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and customer security requirements.
• Conduct self-inspections, inventories, audits, and security assessments, implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance and continuously improve the security processes.
• Support personnel security activities by coordinating access requests, security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and required documentation in partnership with the Personnel Security Manager.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including DD Form 254s, security plans, visit certifications, access rosters, and other required records.
• Support classified meetings, customer visits, inspections, and security incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to program teams, balancing mission execution with security compliance by providing proactive guidance, risk-based recommendations, and practical solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizenship with active Top Secret security clearance and current SCI eligibility; ability to obtain Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph and maintain access required.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of industrial, government, or program security experience supporting classified programs, or a master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national security policies, to include (but not limited to): ICDs, NISPOM, Executive Orders, customer specific directives and instructions, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), etc.
• Experience administering SCI programs, personnel security, classified material control, and visitor management.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary security environment spanning personnel, physical, information, and industrial security.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Previous experience serving as a CPSO, CSSO, FSO or equivalent security role supporting NRO, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing customer requirements, and execute with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience preparing security documentation, reports, and compliance records.

Pay Transparency:

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $78,000.00 - $104,000.00 - $114,400.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits:

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

• robust 401(k) with company match
• mental health resources
• student loan repayment assistance
• adoption reimbursement
• pet insurance
• incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

EEO Policy:

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.